Cono Weeder

Weeding is the process of eliminating the competition of unwanted plants to the regular crops so that crops can be grown profitably. Management of weeds is an important component of production techniques as eliminitation of weeds is expensive and hard to achieve. Wetland Cono Weeders are becoming popular because they are utilized under shallow water conditions. Weeds are uprooted by the teeth of the weeder and burried in the mud by push and pull operations of the weeder.

The manually operated and improved wetland Cono Weeder is based on the design by the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering-Regional Centre, Coimbatore. It is safe and environmental friendly.

Construction

The Weeder Consists of two metallic cones with blades fixed to a lond handle and a float. The cones have been made with high capacity press tools and state-of-the-art technology. The handle is designed ergonomically for easier operation by a woman worker.